Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact Reportedly To Be The First Smartphones With PS4 Remote Play
Sony recently announced its new devices, the Sony Xperai Z3 and Z3 Compact along with the Z3 Tablet Compact that are reported to join the PS Vita since these new devices can stream and play PS4 games on console. The new devices will allow users to play PS4 games straight from its screens with the use of WiFi network, according to The Verge. Sony seems to be really working on making PlayStation gaming on mobile devices. Sony claims that theoretically, it is possible for PS4 Remote Play over the internet, but still recommend users to have both the console and remote connected to the same WiFi network and users should have fast internet connection for better gaming experience.
Sony introduces the new GCM10 Game Control Mount, its official DualShock controller for better transition into smaller screen and to hold the smartphone or tablet while gaming. The Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact are to be launched in Autumn. The Remote Play compatibility is reported to be introduced in November, according to The Verge. Sony intends to keeps these features only to Xperia devices. So, consumers cannot expect the new feature to be expanded to other Android or iOS devices for now.
The Remote Play will work exactly the same on the three devices. The PS4 can be connected to the devices through a special app that is by the way, still unannounced over the same WiFi network. It could arrive via the existing PlayStation app, but it might come as a special app for Xperia Z3 smartphones and tablets, according to Trusted Reviews. For easy transition into a smaller screen, as mentioned earlier, Sony recommends the use of PS4 DualShock controller and the company also introduces the new GCM10 Game Control Mount. These will secure the smartphone so that the user can be mobile while gaming as long as it is connected to the same WiFi network.
This is a great for households that has only one TV so that the gamer can just play on its mobile device instead of occupying the TV. Other people in the household can watch TV without the interruption of the gamer.